Quantity Surveyor

Kier Group plc.; Tees Valley; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Kier Group plc in Darlington is seeking a Senior Quantity Surveyor for its Kier Mechanical & Electrical team (KME). You will manage commercial resources and support regional construction across the UK in Custodial, Commercial, Health & Science sectors.

You will lead valuations, cost reporting, procurement, and risk management to maximise margin. A degree in QS and SMSTS/CSCS, plus JCT/NEC knowledge and driving licence, are required.

Qualifications

• You hold a degree or HND/HNC in Quantity Surveying and possess SMSTS/CSCS card.
• You have demonstrable experience as a surveyor delivering schemes with a clear understanding of contract forms such as JCT and NEC.
• You have technical understanding of MEPH services, components and package interfaces.
• You're a proactive problem solver who can work independently, handle multiple tasks and build strong relationships.
• You hold a Full driving licence.

Responsibilities

• Managing commercial resources to maximise planned gross margin through placement and control of contracts and subcontracts
• Undertaking valuations, measuring change, and producing monthly cost reports and forecasts
• Leading procurement activities including subcontract enquiries, tender reviews and order production
• Assessing and mitigating commercial and contractual risks whilst driving margin improvement

Skills

Contract management

Valuations & cost reporting

Procurement leadership

MEPH understanding

Independent working

Education

Degree or HND/HNC in Quantity Surveying

SMSTS/CSCS card

Job description

We're looking for a Senior Quantity Surveyor (MEPH) to join our Kier Mechanical & Electrical team based in Darlington., This is an exciting opportunity to join Kier Mechanical & Electrical (KME), our internal MEP self-delivery design and build business supporting regional construction businesses across the UK. As a Senior Quantity Surveyor, you'll play a key role in managing commercial resources and maximising project success across a range of challenging and complex projects in sectors including Custodial, Commercial, Health & Science.

What will you be responsible for?

• Managing commercial resources to maximise planned gross margin through placement and control of contracts and subcontracts
• Undertaking valuations, measuring change, and producing monthly cost reports and forecasts
• Leading procurement activities including subcontract enquiries, tender reviews and order production
• Assessing and mitigating commercial and contractual risks whilst driving margin improvement

You hold a degree or HND/HNC in Quantity Surveying and possess SMSTS/CSCS card

• You have demonstrable experience as a surveyor delivering schemes with a clear understanding of contract forms such as JCT and NEC
• You have technical understanding of MEPH services, components and package interfaces
• You're a proactive problem solver who can work independently, handle multiple tasks and build strong relationships
• You hold a Full driving licence